Course Evaluations & Surveys Release Notes for December 19, 2025

Update: Updated Canvas Integration to support upcoming Canvas changes to APIs

We have updated our Canvas integration to include a User-Agent header in all API requests. This proactive change ensures our integration remains fully functional following an upcoming update to the Canvas API, which takes effect on January 17, 2026. This is a backend change so no customer action is required.

NEW: Upgraded the authentication flows to use reCAPTCHA v3 for Public General Surveys 

Invisible reCAPTCHA v3: This technology runs in the background to verify users without requiring them to complete a visual challenge (like clicking images). This makes the survey experience smoother and more secure against bots.

Updated Button Text: The button previously used to start the survey has been updated to Begin Survey for clearer user guidance.

NEW: Hierarchy-Based Blackboard Data Integration

We've improved our Blackboard integration for institutions that share a single Blackboard instance.  We introduced the ability to select the exact Blackboard hierarchy (node) that belongs specifically to their school.  Previously, these accounts were required to sync all courses from the shared instance and then manually filter out the courses belonging to other schools.  This new feature allows schools to limit the syncing of course data only to courses within their designated hierarchy (node).

Screenshot of a Select Blackboard Hierarchy Node dialog showing a list of hierarchy nodes, including Parent U QA selected, Sub Account Spike Node, and Spike flow Node, with Select and Cancel buttons.

New: Instructor Filter for Dynamic Reporting

We have added a new Instructor filter in our Dynamic Reporting, which will allow users to sort on Instructor.
Screenshot of the 'Dynamic Report' page showing filter options with dropdown fields for Projects (required), Questions, Courses, and Instructors, along with a Show Results button.

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